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A2 noun ˈmem.bərz

members

Mitglieder
Meaning
A person, animal, or plant belonging to a particular group; an individual belonging to a group such as a society or team.
Example
Members collaborate to finalize recruitment decisions.
Mitglieder arbeiten zusammen, um die Rekrutierungsentscheidungen abzuschließen.
C1 adjective /ˈreɪdiənt/

radiant

strahlend
Meaning
Shining brightly; expressing great happiness.
Example
She looked radiant in her wedding dress.
Sie sah in ihrem Hochzeitskleid strahlend aus.
C2 verb /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪt/

scintillate

funkeln
Meaning
to sparkle or shine brightly; to emit flashes of light
Example
The diamond ring scintillated under the bright lights.
Der Diamantring funkelte unter den hellen Lichtern.
C2 noun /ˈmɪs.kri.ənt/

Miscreant

Übeltäter; Verbrecher
Meaning
A person who behaves badly or illegally; a villain or criminal
Example
The miscreant was caught stealing from the store.
Der Übeltäter wurde beim Stehlen im Laden erwischt.
C2 adjective /ˈpaɪbɔːld/

piebald

mit zwei Farben gescheckt
Meaning
having irregular patches of two colors, especially black and white
Example
The farmer owns a piebald horse with black and white spots.
Der Bauer hat ein piebald Pferd mit schwarzen und weißen Flecken.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊdiəs/

odious

abscheulich
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or repulsive
Example
The dictator was remembered for his odious crimes.
Der Diktator wurde für seine abscheulichen Verbrechen erinnert.
C1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lənd/

Garland

Kranz; Blumenkranz;
Meaning
a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as decoration
Example
The bride wore a beautiful floral garland during the traditional ceremony.
Die Braut trug einen schönen Blumenkranz während der traditionellen Zeremonie.
C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌɑːrki/

polyarchy

Polyarchie
Meaning
government by many people
Example
Polyarchy allows multiple parties to share power.
Polyarchie erlaubt es mehreren Parteien, die Macht zu teilen.
A2 adverb /ˈnɪərli/

Nearly

fast; fast;
Meaning
almost; not quite; very close to
Example
I nearly missed the bus this morning.
Ich habe den Bus heute Morgen fast verpasst.
C1 verb /ˈsɔːntər/

saunter

langsam gehen
Meaning
to walk in a slow, relaxed manner without hurry or effort
Example
We sauntered along the riverside, stopping now and then to watch the boats.
Wir schlenderten am Flussufer entlang und hielten ab und zu an, um die Boote zu beobachten.
B2 verb /nɪt/

knit

stricken
Meaning
To make clothes or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles.
Example
She loves to knit scarves for her friends during the winter.
Sie liebt es, Schals für ihre Freunde im Winter zu stricken.
B2 verb /ɡriːv/

grieve

trauern
Meaning
To feel or cause deep sorrow, especially due to someone's death.
Example
She continues to grieve the loss of her best friend.
Sie trauert weiterhin um den Verlust ihrer besten Freundin.
C2 noun /ˌprɛsiˈɒsɪti/

preciosity

übermäßige Raffinesse
Meaning
Excessive refinement or affected elegance in language, style, or behavior.
Example
The author's preciosity made the novel difficult to read for some audiences.
Die Preciosität des Autors machte den Roman für einige Leser schwer lesbar.
B1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/

continuous

kontinuierlich
Meaning
forming an unbroken whole; without interruption
Example
The factory operates on a continuous 24-hour schedule.
Die Fabrik arbeitet nach einem kontinuierlichen 24-Stunden-Plan.
C2 verb /poʊˈtɛnʃiˌeɪt/

potentiate

potenzieren
Meaning
To increase the power, effect, or likelihood of something.
Example
Caffeine can potentiate the effects of some medicines.
Koffein kann die Wirkung einiger Medikamente potentiieren.
B1 adjective /ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/

impatient

ungeduldig
Meaning
Not able to wait calmly; restless and eager for something to happen.
Example
She grew impatient while waiting in the long queue.
Sie wurde ungeduldig, während sie in der langen Schlange wartete.
B1 noun /rɪˈkɔːdɪŋ/

recording

Aufnahme
Meaning
the act or process of recording something
Example
The recording of the interview was clear and loud.
Die Aufnahme des Interviews war klar und laut.
B2 noun /ˌɡriːn ˈen.ə.dʒi/

green energy

grüne Energie
Meaning
Energy derived from renewable sources that have minimal environmental impact.
Example
Green energy reduces environmental harm.
Grüne Energie reduziert den Umweltschaden.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmæm.əθ/

mammoth

Mammut / riesig
Meaning
An extinct large elephant-like animal with long curved tusks; also means something huge.
Example
The company faced a mammoth challenge during expansion.
Das Unternehmen stand vor einer riesigen Herausforderung während der Expansion.
B1 adverb /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/

Absolutely

absolut; völlig; ohne Ausnahme
Meaning
completely; totally; without exception
Example
I absolutely agree with your decision.
Ich stimme deiner Entscheidung absolut zu.
C2 adjective /rɪˈmɪs/

remiss

nachlässig
Meaning
Negligent in performing a duty or responsibility.
Example
The manager was remiss in not checking the financial reports carefully.
Der Manager war nachlässig, indem er die Finanzberichte nicht sorgfältig überprüfte.
C2 noun /əˈzeɪ.li.ə/

azalea

Azalee
Meaning
a flowering shrub with brightly colored blooms, often grown ornamentally
Example
The garden was full of blooming azaleas in spring.
Der Garten war im Frühling voller blühender Azaleen.
B2 adverb /pɪˈkju:.li.ə.li/

Peculiarly

auf seltsame Weise; auf ungewöhnliche Weise
Meaning
in a strange or unusual way; in a manner that is distinctive or characteristic
Example
She dressed peculiarly for the formal dinner, wearing bright colors and unusual patterns.
Sie zog sich auf eine seltsame Weise für das formelle Abendessen an, trug helle Farben und ungewöhnliche Muster.
A1 verb /bɪˈɡɪn/

begin

beginnen
Meaning
to start doing something; to commence
Example
I will begin my studies tomorrow.
Ich werde morgen mit meinem Studium beginnen.
C2 verb /ɪˈnəʊbəl/

ennoble

veredeln
Meaning
to give someone a noble rank or to elevate in dignity or honor
Example
His selfless actions ennobled his character in the eyes of others.
Seine selbstlosen Taten erhoben seinen Charakter in den Augen anderer.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/

incompetent

inkompetent
Meaning
Lacking the necessary ability or skills to do something successfully.
Example
He was fired because he was incompetent at his job.
Er wurde entlassen, weil er in seinem Job unfähig war.
B2 verb /skoʊld/

scold

schimpfen
Meaning
to criticize angrily; to rebuke
Example
The teacher scolded the students for being late.
Der Lehrer schimpfte mit den Schülern, weil sie zu spät kamen.
B1 verb /dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

developing

entwickeln
Meaning
the process of growing, improving, or becoming more advanced
Example
She is developing new skills in programming.
Sie entwickelt neue Fähigkeiten in der Programmierung.
C1 adjective /ˈkɜːrsəri/

cursory

oberflächlich
Meaning
Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
Example
He gave the report only a cursory glance before the meeting.
Er warf einen flüchtigen Blick auf den Bericht vor der Besprechung.
C1 verb /rɪˈzaʊnd/

resound

hallen
Meaning
To fill a place with sound; to be celebrated or talked about widely.
Example
The hall resounded with applause.
Der Saal hallte mit Applaus.
C2 adjective /ˌɛfləˈrɛsənt/

efflorescent

aufblühend
Meaning
in the process of blooming or flourishing
Example
The efflorescent trees made the park look beautiful.
Die aufblühenden Bäume machten den Park wunderschön.
B2 verb /swaɪp/

swipe

wischen
Meaning
to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion
Example
He swiped left on the photo.
Er swiped nach links auf dem Foto.
A1 noun /ˈdænsɪŋ/

dancing

Meaning
the activity of moving the body rhythmically to music
Example
They spent the evening dancing at the party.
C1 noun /ˈtɛnəmənt/

tenement

Mietshaus
Meaning
a large building divided into separate apartments, often in poor condition
Example
The family lived in a crowded tenement in the city.
Die Familie lebte in einem überfüllten Mietshaus in der Stadt.
C2 noun /dɪˈklɪvɪti/

declivity

Hang
Meaning
a downward slope of ground
Example
They carefully climbed down the declivity of the hill.
Sie kletterten vorsichtig den Hang des Hügels hinunter.
C2 adjective /prɪˈpɒndərənt/

preponderant

überwiegend
Meaning
Having superior weight, force, influence, or importance.
Example
The preponderant influence of the media shapes public opinion.
Der überwiegende Einfluss der Medien prägt die öffentliche Meinung.
A2 adjective, noun /tʃaɪˈniːz/

chinese

chinesisch
Meaning
relating to China, its people, or its language
Example
We went to a Chinese restaurant last night.
Wir gingen gestern Abend in ein chinesisches Restaurant.
B2 noun /ˌmɪsˈfɔːrtʃən/

misfortune

unglück
Meaning
Bad luck or an unfortunate event.
Example
He suffered the misfortune of losing his job during the recession.
Er erlitt das Unglück, während der Rezession seinen Job zu verlieren.
B2 noun /ˈɔr.fən.ɪʒ/

Orphanage

Waisenhaus
Meaning
an institution for the care and education of children who have lost their parents
Example
The charity built a new orphanage for homeless children.
Die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation baute ein neues Waisenhaus für obdachlose Kinder.
C1 noun, verb /ˈfrænʧaɪz/

franchise

Franchise
Meaning
A legal right to sell or distribute goods or services in a specific area; to grant such a right.
Example
He opened a new fast-food franchise in the city.
Er eröffnete eine neue Fast-Food-Franchise in der Stadt.
C1 noun /ˈwɪmzi/

whimsy

Laune
Meaning
playful or fanciful behavior or humor
Example
Her stories were full of whimsy and imagination.
Ihre Geschichten waren voller Laune und Vorstellungskraft.
C1 adjective /məˈnæstɪk/

monastic

mönchisch
Meaning
Relating to monks, monasteries, or a life of religious seclusion.
Example
He chose to live a monastic life away from the city.
Er wählte ein monastisches Leben, weit weg von der Stadt.
B2 adjective /ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

chronological

chronologisch
Meaning
Arranged in the order in which events happened.
Example
The events were listed in chronological order.
Die Ereignisse wurden in chronologischer Reihenfolge aufgelistet.
C1 noun /rɪˈteɪnər/

retainer

Vorauszahlung / Retainer
Meaning
a fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, or a device that holds something in place
Example
The lawyer asked for a retainer before taking the case.
Der Anwalt verlangte eine Vorauszahlung, bevor er den Fall übernahm.
C1 noun dɪˈtætʃ.mənt

detachment

Loslösung
Meaning
The state of being objective or aloof; not being emotionally involved.
Example
Buddhist philosophy encourages detachment from material desires.
Die buddhistische Philosophie fördert die Loslösung von materiellen Begierden.
C1 noun dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪv dɪˈzizɪz

degenerative diseases

degenerative Krankheiten
Meaning
Medical conditions that involve the deterioration or progressive decline of tissues, organs, or functions
Example
Degenerative diseases are common in an aging population.
Degenerative Krankheiten sind in einer alternden Bevölkerung verbreitet.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈskɜːsɪv/

excursive

abschweifend
Meaning
Tending to digress or wander; moving away from the main subject.
Example
His excursive lecture left the students confused about the main topic.
Sein abschweifender Vortrag ließ die Studenten über das Hauptthema verwirrt zurück.
A2 verb /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/

encourage

ermutigen
Meaning
to give support, confidence, or hope; to motivate
Example
Teachers should encourage students to ask questions.
Lehrer sollten Schüler ermutigen, Fragen zu stellen.
B2 noun /ˈskriːnɪŋ/

screening

Untersuchung oder Vorführung
Meaning
the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program
Example
The hospital offered free health screening for all employees.
Das Krankenhaus bot allen Mitarbeitern eine kostenlose Gesundheitsuntersuchung an.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪst.fəl/

Wistful

sehnsüchtig; nostalgisch
Meaning
having a feeling of longing or yearning; melancholy
Example
She gave a wistful smile when remembering her childhood days.
Sie gab ein sehnsüchtiges Lächeln, als sie sich an ihre Kindheitstage erinnerte.
A1 noun /sɛpˈtɛmbər/

september

September
Meaning
The ninth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
My birthday is in September, and I always celebrate it with friends.
Mein Geburtstag ist im September, und ich feiere ihn immer mit Freunden.
B2 noun /ɪkˈspen.dɪ.tʃər/

expenditure

Ausgabe
Meaning
The action of spending funds; an amount of money spent.
Example
Managing expenditure is critical for budgeting.
Die Verwaltung der Ausgaben ist entscheidend für die Budgetierung.
C2 noun /ˈfaɪər.brænd/

firebrand

Unrebeller
Meaning
a person who is passionate about a cause, often inciting change or action
Example
The activist was a true firebrand, inspiring everyone around him to join the protest.
Der Aktivist war ein wahrer Unrebeller, der alle um ihn herum inspirierte, sich dem Protest anzuschließen.
B1 verb /kənˈtɪnjuɪŋ/

continuing

fortsetzen
Meaning
to keep doing something without stopping
Example
They are continuing their journey despite the rain.
Sie setzen ihre Reise trotz des Regens fort.
B2 adjective /ˈplen.tɪ.fəl/

Plentiful

reichlich; in großer Menge
Meaning
abundant; existing in large quantity
Example
The harvest was plentiful this year due to good weather.
Die Ernte war in diesem Jahr aufgrund des guten Wetters reichlich.
C1 adjective ˈtæs.ɪt

tacit

stillschweigend
Meaning
Understood or implied without being openly expressed or stated
Example
Their mutual understanding was based on tacit agreement.
Ihr gegenseitiges Verständnis beruhte auf einer stillschweigenden Vereinbarung.
C1 verb /raɪð/

writhe

sich winden
Meaning
To twist or squirm in pain or discomfort.
Example
He writhed in pain after twisting his ankle.
Er krümmte sich vor Schmerz, nachdem er sich den Knöchel verdreht hatte.
C2 noun /ˈwɪtlɪŋ/

witling

Dussel / falscher Weise klug
Meaning
a person who has little wit or pretends to be witty
Example
He acted like a witling among scholars.
Er benahm sich wie ein Dussel unter den Gelehrten.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrkəleɪt/

percolate

perkolieren
Meaning
To filter gradually through a porous surface or substance; to spread slowly.
Example
The rainwater percolated through the soil into the groundwater.
Das Regenwasser perkolierte durch den Boden in das Grundwasser.
C2 verb /koʊˈæɡjəˌleɪt/

coagulate

gerinnen
Meaning
to cause a liquid, especially blood, to change into a solid or semi-solid state
Example
The blood quickly coagulated after the cut.
Das Blut gerann schnell nach dem Schnitt.
A1 adjective /naɪs/

Nice

nett; schön; zufriedenstellend; attraktiv
Meaning
pleasant; agreeable; satisfactory; good; attractive
Example
She wore a nice dress to the party.
Sie trug ein schönes Kleid zur Party.
C1 noun /swiːt.laɪm/

Sweetlime

süßer Limette
Meaning
a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime
Example
The sweetlime juice was refreshing on a hot day.
Der süße Limettensaft war erfrischend an einem heißen Tag.
B1 adverb /ˈlaɪk.li/

Likely

wahrscheinlich; mit hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit
Meaning
probably; having a high probability of happening or being true
Example
It will likely rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
Es wird wahrscheinlich morgen regnen, laut der Wettervorhersage.
C1 noun /əˈsɛsər/

assessor

gutachter
Meaning
a person who evaluates or estimates the nature, ability, or quality of something
Example
An external assessor reviewed the project report.
Ein externer Gutachter hat den Projektbericht überprüft.
A2 noun /maɪl/

mile

Meile
Meaning
a unit of distance equal to 1,609.34 meters; a long distance figuratively
Example
She walked a mile to reach the bus stop.
Sie ging eine Meile, um die Bushaltestelle zu erreichen.
B1 verb /əˈmeɪz/

amaze

erstaunen
Meaning
to fill someone with great surprise or wonder
Example
The magician’s final trick amazed the audience.
Der letzte Trick des Zauberers erstaunte das Publikum.
C1 noun /ˈɛspiənɑːʒ/

espionage

Spionage
Meaning
The practice of spying or using spies to gather secret information, usually for political or military purposes.
Example
The agent was arrested on charges of espionage against the state.
Der Agent wurde wegen Spionage gegen den Staat verhaftet.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪbjələs/

bibulous

trinker
Meaning
Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.
Example
His bibulous habits worried his family.
Seine trinkfreudigen Gewohnheiten sorgten für Sorgen in seiner Familie.
B2 noun /rɪˈmaɪndər/

reminder

Erinnerung
Meaning
something that helps you remember a fact, event, or action that you need to do or recall
Example
He set a reminder to call his mother on her birthday.
Er hat eine Erinnerung eingestellt, um seine Mutter an ihrem Geburtstag anzurufen.
C1 verb /kənˈdʒɛst/

congest

verstopfen
Meaning
To block or overcrowd a space, making movement or flow difficult.
Example
Heavy traffic can congest the city streets during rush hour.
Schwerer Verkehr kann die Straßen der Stadt während der Stoßzeiten verstopfen.
B2 verb /ʌnˈveɪl/

unveil

enthüllen
Meaning
to reveal or disclose something, especially in a formal manner
Example
The company will unveil a new product next week.
Das Unternehmen wird nächste Woche ein neues Produkt enthüllen.
B1 verb /pɔːz/

Pause

pausieren
Meaning
to stop temporarily; to take a break in activity or speech
Example
Please pause the video while I take notes.
Bitte pausieren Sie das Video, während ich Notizen mache.
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːrsəl/

dorsal

dorsal
Meaning
Relating to the back or upper side of an animal or body part.
Example
Sharks have a prominent dorsal fin.
Haie haben eine auffällige dorsale Flosse.
B2 noun /ˈprɛmɪs/

premise

Prämisse / Gebäude
Meaning
a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property
Example
His argument was based on a false premise.
Sein Argument basierte auf einer falschen Prämisse.
B2 adjective /stɪf/

Stiff

steif; fest; hart
Meaning
not easily bent or changed; rigid; firm
Example
The old wooden board was too stiff to bend.
Das alte Holzbrett war zu steif, um es zu biegen.
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrnəri/

fernery

Farntopf, Ort, an dem Farne gezüchtet werden
Meaning
a place or greenhouse where ferns are cultivated
Example
The garden's fernery was full of exotic plants.
Das Farntopf des Gartens war voll exotischer Pflanzen.
C1 noun /truːp/

troupe

Gruppe, Theatertruppe
Meaning
A group of dancers, actors, or performers who work together.
Example
The theater troupe performed brilliantly on stage.
Die Theatergruppe trat brillant auf der Bühne auf.
C1 adjective /trænsˈfɜːrəbəl/

Transferable

übertragbar
Meaning
able to be moved from one place to another; able to be given to someone else
Example
The skills you learn here are transferable to other jobs.
Die Fähigkeiten, die du hier erlernst, sind auf andere Jobs übertragbar.
B2 noun /ˈɡræfɪks/

graphics

Grafiken
Meaning
visual images, designs, or drawings used to convey information or artistic expression
Example
The website uses stunning graphics to attract visitors.
Die Website verwendet beeindruckende Grafiken, um Besucher anzulocken.
C1 adjective /ˈmænɪfoʊld/

Manifold

vielfältig
Meaning
many and of several different types; multiple; various
Example
The project has manifold benefits for the community.
Das Projekt hat vielfältige Vorteile für die Gemeinschaft.
B1 adjective ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt

independent

unabhängig
Meaning
Not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence; free from outside control; not subject to another's authority.
Example
An independent institution ensures transparency in governance.
Eine unabhängige Institution sorgt für Transparenz in der Regierungsführung.
C2 noun /ˈɑːm.lət/

Armlet

Armreif
Meaning
a band worn around the upper arm as an ornament
Example
The traditional dancer wore golden armlets that gleamed in the spotlight.
Die traditionelle Tänzerin trug goldene Armreifen, die im Scheinwerferlicht glänzten.
C2 verb /ˌæntɪˈsiːd/

antecede

vorangehen
Meaning
to come before in time or order
Example
A short introduction usually antecedes the main text.
Eine kurze Einführung geht normalerweise dem Haupttext voraus.
A1 adjective/verb/adverb /friː/

free

frei
Meaning
Not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes.
Example
The children are free to play outside.
Die Kinder sind frei, draußen zu spielen.
C2 noun /ˈluː.məˌnɛr.i/

luminary

Hervorragende Person
Meaning
A person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field.
Example
He is considered a luminary in the world of science.
Er wird als herausragende Person in der Welt der Wissenschaft angesehen.
B1 adjective dəˈmes.tɪk

domestic

inländisch
Meaning
Existing or occurring inside a particular country; not foreign or international.
Example
Domestic investments stabilize the economy.
Inlandsinvestitionen stabilisieren die Wirtschaft.
C1 adjective /ˈpɛnsɪv/

pensive

nachdenklich
Meaning
Engaged in deep or serious thought.
Example
She looked pensive as she stared out of the window.
Sie sah nachdenklich aus, als sie aus dem Fenster starrte.
A2 preposition /tɔːrd/

toward

zu
Meaning
in the direction of
Example
She walked toward the door.
Sie ging zur Tür.
C1 noun /ˈkleɪmənt/

claimant

Kläger
Meaning
a person who makes a claim, especially in a legal or financial context
Example
The claimant filed for compensation after the accident.
Der Kläger reichte nach dem Unfall einen Antrag auf Entschädigung ein.
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɒnstrəbl/

demonstrable

nachweisbar
Meaning
clearly able to be shown or proven
Example
There was demonstrable evidence that he was innocent.
Es gab nachweisbare Beweise dafür, dass er unschuldig war.
B2 noun /ˈloʊ.təs/

Lotus

Lotusblume
Meaning
a large water flower that floats on the surface of ponds and lakes
Example
The lotus flower blooms beautifully in the quiet pond.
Die Lotusblume blüht wunderschön im stillen Teich.
C1 noun /ˈruːbrɪk/

rubric

Rubrik / Richtlinie
Meaning
A set of instructions, rules, or a heading in a document, often used for grading criteria.
Example
The teacher provided a grading rubric for the assignment.
Der Lehrer gab eine Bewertungsrichtlinie für die Aufgabe an.
C1 noun lɪˈkwɪd.ə.ti

liquidity

Liquidität
Meaning
The availability of liquid assets to a market or company; the ability to convert assets into cash quickly.
Example
Maintaining liquidity is crucial for financial stability.
Die Aufrechterhaltung der Liquidität ist entscheidend für die finanzielle Stabilität.
C2 noun /ˌnjuːməˈreɪʃən/

numeration

Numerierung
Meaning
the action or process of counting or assigning numbers
Example
The teacher explained the basics of numeration to the students.
Der Lehrer erklärte den Schülern die Grundlagen der Numerierung.
B2 adjective /ˈmaɪti/

mighty

mächtig
Meaning
having great power or strength; very strong or impressive
Example
The mighty river flows through the heart of the country.
Der mächtige Fluss fließt durch das Herz des Landes.
C1 verb /ˈtræmpəl/

trample

mit den Füßen treten
Meaning
to tread heavily on something and cause damage or injury
Example
The crowd trampled the flowers in the park.
Die Menge trampelte die Blumen im Park.
B1 verb /rɪˈɡɑːrd/

regard

betrachten
Meaning
to consider or think of in a particular way; to look at
Example
She regards him as her best friend.
Sie betrachtet ihn als ihren besten Freund.
B2 noun /ˈsaɪkloʊn/

cyclone

Zyklon
Meaning
a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm
Example
The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast.
Der Zyklon verursachte schwere Überschwemmungen an der Küste.
C1 noun /ˌæktʃuˈæləti/

actuality

wirklichkeit
Meaning
The state of existing in reality rather than in appearance or imagination.
Example
The movie was based on historical actuality.
Der Film basierte auf historischer Wirklichkeit.
C1 verb /ˈmʌd.əl/

muddle

verwirren
Meaning
to mix things up in a confused way or to make a mess of something
Example
He muddled the papers and couldn’t find the report.
Er hat die Papiere durcheinander gebracht und konnte den Bericht nicht finden.
B2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrprəˈteɪʃən/

interpretation

Interpretation
Meaning
the action of explaining the meaning of something
Example
The teacher gave her own interpretation of the poem.
Die Lehrerin gab ihre eigene Interpretation des Gedichts.
A2 adverb /ˈtruːli/

Truly

wirklich
Meaning
in accordance with fact or reality; genuinely
Example
She truly loves her family.
Sie liebt ihre Familie wirklich.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsʌf.ər.ə.bəl/

insufferable

unerträglich
Meaning
Too extreme to bear; intolerable.
Example
The heat during the summer was insufferable.
Die Hitze im Sommer war unerträglich.
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsteɪtɪd/

understated

zurückhaltend
Meaning
Presented in a subtle and restrained way.
Example
She wore an elegant but understated dress.
Sie trug ein elegantes, aber zurückhaltendes Kleid.
C2 noun /rɛtʃ/

wretch

unglücklicher Mensch
Meaning
an unfortunate or miserable person; a despicable or contemptible person
Example
The poor wretch was left out in the cold with no shelter.
Der arme unglückliche Mensch wurde ohne Obdach in der Kälte zurückgelassen.
C2 noun /hɪˈlærɪti/

hilarity

Hilarität
Meaning
Extreme amusement, especially when expressed by laughter.
Example
The movie caused great hilarity among the audience.
Der Film verursachte große Hilarität beim Publikum.
A1 adjective /oʊld/

old

alt
Meaning
having lived for a long time; not new or young
Example
He still drives his old car.
Er fährt immer noch sein altes Auto.
C1 noun /ˈɡeɪ.ə.ti/

Gaiety

Fröhlichkeit; festliche Atmosphäre;
Meaning
the state or quality of being light-hearted or cheerful; festive atmosphere
Example
The wedding reception was filled with gaiety, laughter, and joyful celebrations.
Der Hochzeitsempfang war voller Fröhlichkeit, Lachen und freudiger Feierlichkeiten.
C1 adjective /skænt/

Scant

knapp
Meaning
barely sufficient; inadequate; small in amount
Example
There was scant evidence to support his claim.
Es gab nur wenig Beweise, um seine Behauptung zu stützen.
C1 verb /rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/

recuperate

sich erholen
Meaning
to recover from illness or regain strength
Example
She went to the countryside to recuperate after surgery.
Sie ging aufs Land, um sich nach der Operation zu erholen.
B2 adjective /ˈmɛʒərd/

measured

gemessen
Meaning
carefully considered and deliberate
Example
She spoke in a calm, measured tone.
Sie sprach in einem ruhigen, gemessenen Ton.
C1 verb /ɪˈmɔːrtəlaɪz/

immortalize

verewigen
Meaning
to preserve the memory of someone or something forever
Example
The statue was built to immortalize the hero’s sacrifice.
Die Statue wurde gebaut, um das Opfer des Helden zu verewigen.
C2 noun /næˈteɪʃən/

natation

Schwimmen
Meaning
The act or sport of swimming.
Example
She took lessons in natation to improve her swimming skills.
Sie nahm Schwimmkurse, um ihre Schwimmfähigkeiten zu verbessern.
C1 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitous

allgegenwärtig
Meaning
Existing or being everywhere at the same time.
Example
Social media has become ubiquitous among young people.
Soziale Medien sind unter jungen Leuten allgegenwärtig geworden.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛnərəbəl/

Venerable

ehrwürdig; respektiert
Meaning
deserving respect due to age, wisdom, or character; revered
Example
The venerable professor has taught at the university for fifty years.
Der ehrwürdige Professor hat fünfzig Jahre lang an der Universität unterrichtet.
B2 verb /skɪm/

skim

schnell lesen
Meaning
to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly
Example
She skimmed through the report before the meeting.
Sie überflog den Bericht vor dem Treffen.
B2 noun /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlær.ə.ti/

Similarity

Ähnlichkeit; Vergleichbarkeit
Meaning
the quality or state of being similar; resemblance
Example
There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.
Es gibt eine auffällige Ähnlichkeit zwischen den beiden Gemälden.
A2 noun /ˈsɛlˌfoʊn/

cellphone

Handy
Meaning
a portable telephone that uses a cellular network for wireless communication
Example
She forgot her cellphone at home and couldn’t call anyone.
Sie hat ihr Handy zu Hause vergessen und konnte niemanden anrufen.
A2 noun /ˈpaɪnˌæpəl/

pineapple

Ananas
Meaning
a tropical fruit with a rough spiky skin, sweet yellow flesh, and a leafy crown
Example
She added fresh pineapple to the fruit salad.
Sie fügte frische Ananas zum Obstsalat hinzu.
C2 adjective ˌmɔː.fəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

morphological

morphologisch
Meaning
Related to the structure and formation of words; concerning morphology in linguistics.
Example
Morphological analysis helps AI understand word structures.
Die morphologische Analyse hilft der KI, Wortstrukturen zu verstehen.
C1 noun /ˈskævɪndʒər/

scavenger

Aasfresser / Abfallsammler
Meaning
an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material
Example
Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment.
Aasgeier sind natürliche Scavenger, die die Umwelt reinigen.